Is anyone using the Premier "heat plate" brooder for chicks?

[Caitlin_VT]

Okay. I just sent an email asking if they sell it (and price if so) and, if not, where it can be purchased.

Thanks!

 

[Azure Acres]

I emailed them about that a couple days ago and received this response.


Thank you for the email. It is always best to let us know if
you have any questions.
We do not offer the control at this time. We felt that it was not
needed. The temp. of the large
plate will run between 115-125. This will feel hot to the touch if
you leave your hand on the plate but it will not hurt the birds. If
it is too hot for them they will move away. That will be a good time
to raise the plate higher above the floor.

 

[ronott1]

I emailed them about that a couple days ago and received this response.


Thank you for the email. It is always best to let us know if
you have any questions.
We do not offer the control at this time. We felt that it was not
needed. The temp. of the large
plate will run between 115-125. This will feel hot to the touch if
you leave your hand on the plate but it will not hurt the birds. If
it is too hot for them they will move away. That will be a good time
to raise the plate higher above the floor.

Thanks for posting!

The Brinsea works similarly--The chicks push up into it to get warm and then move away from the heater plate. This is good for their leg development.

 

[aart]

I emailed them about that a couple days ago and received this response.


Thank you for the email. It is always best to let us know if
you have any questions.
We do not offer the control at this time. We felt that it was not
needed. The temp. of the large
plate will run between 115-125. This will feel hot to the touch if
you leave your hand on the plate but it will not hurt the birds. If
it is too hot for them they will move away. That will be a good time
to raise the plate higher above the floor.

Thanks...that explains the 'feel' of it...now only time will tell how it works for chickies.
Would be cool to have one of each in the brooder for side to side behavioral comparison.

 

[Michael Apple]

Thanks for posting!

The Brinsea works similarly--The chicks push up into it to get warm and then move away from the heater plate. This is good for their leg development.

Chicks get up to find cooler areas of the brooder, and lie down wherever the heat source is. Enough space to walk and exercise legs, proper nutrition, avoiding slick surfaces such as newspaper on flooring, keeping droppings cleaned up, and clean air quality ensure healthy development. The heated plate won't ensure that anymore than a brooder lamp.

 

[Leahs Mom]

Now I'm waiting to see if they email me back to answer where I can purchase the thermostat control since I asked that question in my email.

Someone that has it: Is there a manufacturer stated on it? If so, please post

 

[Azure Acres]

The Premier 1 Heater Plate is made by Comfort Chicks. Their site is www.comfortchicks.com. They are overseas. Premier 1 is the distributor for the product in the US.

 

[ronott1]

Chicks get up to find cooler areas of the brooder, and lie down wherever the heat source is. Enough space to walk and exercise legs, proper nutrition, avoiding slick surfaces such as newspaper on flooring, keeping droppings cleaned up, and clean air quality ensure healthy development. The heated plate won't ensure that anymore than a brooder lamp.

according to what I have read, pushing up against the heat plate will help fix let problems and develop their leg muscles.

Why are you so against them? Do you have experience to share that might be helpful?

 

[Leahs Mom]

The Premier 1 Heater Plate is made by Comfort Chicks. Their site is www.comfortchicks.com. They are overseas. Premier 1 is the distributor for the product in the US.

Thank you!

 

[Azure Acres]

I started a thread of heat plates vs lamps if you all want to weigh in on that.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/851884/heat-plates-vs-heat-lamps